I recently visited The Campbell Carriage Factory in Sackville New Brunswick, the lovely town where I live. On their seasonal opening day, I heard them talk about the felloes of the wheel. Do you know
Continue ReadingA Wee Biography
This is just a wee, unedited biography. I was born on the South Shore of Nova Scotia and raised by Newfoundlanders.I sometimes refer to myself as a Newfie Scotian. The daughter of a Doctor & a
Continue ReadingRunning for Election
After much encouragement from citizens, I’ve decided to run for Municipal councillor of Sackville in the by-election to be held on December 10th 2018. This would only be a 16-month position, to replace Megan Mitton
Continue ReadingWhat can the future of Arts Education look like?
I had the honour of joining ArtsLinkNB running Town Halls across NB. We’re asking how to shape K-12 Arts education in Anglophone schools in New Brunswick. It opened my eyes to the current gaps in
Continue ReadingRacism in Nova Scotia: The illusion of equality
I lived on Creighton Street in North End Halifax for years, and I remember being shocked that no one would deliver pizza to my home. I remember a conversation with Greco Pizza: “Why not?” I’d
Continue ReadingI want to talk about Colten Boushie.
I want to talk aboutĀ #ColtenBoushie I’ve seen some ppl confused and wondering why Indigenous communities are loosing their minds about theĀ #StanleyVerdict. Race. Is. At. Play. Here. If you can’t figure that out, read about
Continue ReadingThe Sackville Commons is here!
As you may have noticed, I have been long neglecting my blog… That is in part because I have a wondrous 2 year-old, and because I co-founded a coworking space! Check out The Sackville Commons
Continue ReadingWhat goes into a commons?
What goes into building a commons? Lots. Moving to Sackville New Brunswick, it became apparent that people wanted a common work space. And honestly, I felt like I needed one. There aren’t enough bumping spaces
Continue ReadingLet’s change the Municipalities Act, NB.
Recently, I received an e-mail from Minister Brian Kenney because I’ve been bugging MLAs & the Premier’s office about Local Improvement Charges (Or, as they are called in NB: LIAs.) Finding out how to
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